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The service could be cut in half.

Falkirk grass cutting service for disabled and elderly facing cuts to save cash The board in charge of health and social care in Falkirk is being asked to make the cut for next year

"I am not a career politician - I want to champion the needs of my constituents."

Community activist standing in Falkirk by-election wants to be 'local champion' Claire Aitken is one of seven candidates standing in the by-election next month

Officials have warned that without the change there will be no alternative to cutting teacher numbers

Cut to Falkirk school week would hit poorest families and disabled children The controversial plans to reduce learning hours will be put to councillors in October

"The school has been a massive part of Blackness for over 100 years."

Consultation on closure of Falkirk area primary school with just 16 pupils Parents have questioned some of the figures Falkirk Council is using to justify the school's closure

The sale would mean a 'substantial sum' for the council's capital programme.

Falkirk Council agrees land sale that could see 242 new homes built in Denny The council will get £650,000 if the sale goes ahead but that will rely on planning permission being granted

Last year saw a hefty hike in fares

No rise in Falkirk taxi fares as council agree to keep prices fixed Despite costs continuing to rise there will be no change to tariffs in the year ahead

"This refusal to meet his legal obligations is now risking the future of the golf club."

Falkirk council urged to pressure golf club owner over unfair dismissal claim The council had been asked by a trade union to stop the sale of council land to the club until John Easton was paid.

"We have obvious concerns about the impact on the refinery workforce and their families, and on the local community."

Grangemouth refinery closure 'of great concern', Falkirk Council boss says The Scottish and UK Governments have announced an extra £20 million for the local Growth Deal as Petroineos announces closure

New Falkirk arts venue the key to future plans for town centre

New Falkirk arts venue the key to future plans for town centre Councillors says it's time to 'talk up the town centre' as council chief says the new venue will be a 'catalyst for change'

"A great result for the community and police working together".

Top cop thanks Falkirk residents who helped get drugs off local streets Falkirk's area commander says information from the local community is crucial in the fight against drugs

There were more than 1000 incidents in the last year

Cost of living crisis sees Falkirk shoplifting reports soar by 32 per cent While shoplifting thefts in Falkirk have risen sharply, the detection rate has fallen slightly

"The key to tackling sextortion is education, prevention, support and the removal of stigma."

Falkirk police chief warns children and young men at greatest risk of 'sextortion' Cyber crimes are rising across Forth Valley as the frontline for police now includes 'wherever there is a computer screen'

Giant billboards have gone up to remind residents of the change

Warning Falkirk's 'black boxes' will only be taking glass recycling from October Residents are asked to take small electrical waste to retailers or

"The economic climate post-pandemic has been a struggle."

Falkirk cafe could become holiday homes as owners say bistro no longer viable The bistro was originally granted planning consent as part of a package that included the manager's house

"This school isn’t just bricks and mortar; it is the lifeblood of the Blackness community."

Angry parents question Falkirk plans to close rural school with 16 pupils Blackness Primary parents have been backed by Conservative MSP who says closure would be 'an act of devastation'.

He has been reprimanded for sharing private council information on social media.

Falkirk councillor suspended for two months after 'disclosing confidential information' Councillor Brian McCabe revealed details about the contract to build a new road in Denny on his page

Labour councillor Euan Stainbank resigned after being elected the new MP for Falkirk.

Falkirk by-election to replace councillor elected as MP to be held in October Nominations are now open to find a new councillor to represent Falkirk South

"This project was top of the list for our supporters."

'Exciting times' for local football club hoping to get green light for new stand A stand with shelter from the weather topped the list when Dunipace supporters were asked what they'd like to see at the ground

Police also detailed cases of school pupils abusing drugs.

Falkirk school pupils banned from KFC for abusing staff and 'spitting' Report reveals how school-based officers are working to tackle anti-social behaviour

The land could see more than 200 homes developed.

Falkirk Council could net £600,000 from land sale to make way for new houses The small parcels of land are key to plans for a new development that will contain 242 houses

"Something needs to be done with the site - it's just a total mess at the moment."

Falkirk Council's £43,000 demand to build one house on 'wasteland' scrapped Falkirk councillors said they could not understand why such a high sum was being demanded for the loss of a small site

Teachers and school staff have been most affected with reports of assaults on them rising.

Reports of violence towards Falkirk Council workers soar A report to councillors looks at what action is being taken to reduce the numbers of physical and verbal assaults

There is currently just one class in the school.

Tiny village school faces closure by Falkirk Council as it hopes to start consultation Blackness Primary School faces the threat of closure as councillors will consider whether to start the consultation process

Dangerous parking at secluded Falkirk beauty spot sparks accident fears

Dangerous parking at secluded Falkirk beauty spot sparks accident fears A councillor is calling for action to protect a much-loved loch where visitor numbers dramatically increased during the pandemic

"By revitalising our town centre, we attract new businesses, create jobs and boost the local economy, making it a thriving place to live and work."

Town centre plan for Bo'ness will 'breathe new life into the community' Consultation with active community groups will be vital to town centre's regeneration plan

The incident happened at the Battle of Falkirk 1298 event at Callendar Park.

Concern over Falkirk park access after ambulance unable to reach patient Park users are being consulted about changes that will make the much-loved park more accessible

Falkirk is one of just three councils in Scotland that does not currently apply the second homes levy.

Falkirk Council to double council tax on second homes in bid to make owners sell The council was one of just three in Scotland that have not yet brought in the levy on second homes

The Town Hall was controversially closed last February

Former Falkirk town hall site to be sold for over £6 million Councillors welcomed the latest stage in the long-running saga to replace the district's town hall and municipal buildings

"It's still something I'm massively opposed to - it will be incredibly damaging in the longterm."

Falkirk's new MP Euan Stainbank says cuts to school hours the biggest issue The 24-year old local councillor also said he would not take up his council salary while an MP, and suggested he would stand down from the council job saying there would be a by-election 'at some point'.

It follows a complaint that Cllr McCabe breached the councillors' code of conduct

Falkirk councillor faces conduct hearing after complaint to Standards commission Independent councillor Brian McCabe, who represents Denny and Banknock, has been asked to attend the hearing later this year.